Jonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor (17 July 1942 - 13 February 2021) was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh. He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness.[1]
Jonathan Edewor | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Diocese of Oleh | |
| Church | Church of Nigeria |
| Diocese | Diocese of Oleh |
| In office | December 1999 - July 2012 |
| Successor | Rt Rev'd John Aruakpor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1942 |
| Died | February 13, 2021 |
| Spouse | Dame Elizabeth Edewor |
Early life and death
editJonathan Francis Ekokotu Edewor was born in Erawha-Owhe(present day Isoko North local government area of Delta State) to Late Pa Stephen Ogor and Late Mrs Ruth Emetakiewe Edewor on the 17th of July 1942.[2] He was the pioneer Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Oleh[3] and he served from December 1999 to July 2012 when he retired and was succeeded by John Aruakpor.[4] He died on 13 February 2021 after a brief illness and was buried on 17 April 2021.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Tega, John (2021-04-14). "Bishop Edewor For Burial April 17". Oasis Magazine. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ Ohoror, Kelvin. "Bishop Edewor laid to rest amidst eulogies". Truth Reporters. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Anglican Communion ordains 9 priests". Vanguard News. 2009-07-07. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ "Church of Nigeria elects Bishops and Archbishop". www.anglicannews.org. Retrieved 2022-01-02.